To get started with DHL Parcel Germany you will need the following:
- Account Number
- API Key + Password
- Username
The above information can be acquired from the carrier.
Configuring drop point services
Setting up the connection
Go to Connect > Carriers on the left hand side of the Webshipper platform.
Find/search 'DHL Parcel Germany' in the list and click "Create Carrier".
Fill in the required information and you will be ready to create shipping rates with DHL Parcel Germany.
AgentNo is not a required value and can be left empty. The default value is '01'.
PickupTerminal can have various values including 'DO' and 'DP', '01' is the default value.
Profile can also have various values, STANDARD_GRUPPENPROFIL is the default value.
Configuring drop point services
To use Drop Point Services with the new connection, you have to select 'packstation' or 'postfiliale' on both the carrier settings and on each shipping rate.
On carrier settings it will be under 'Other settings'
For shipping rates, it will be a part of the 'Service parameters':
Furthermore, the connection needs to know the 'Personal Customer Number', which in the majority of cases should be received on the following placeholder value:
Here in text format for copy: {{shipment.delivery_address.address_2}}
If you receive customer numbers in another field, you should of course use another placeholder value to pinpoint this. We refer to our Placeholder guide for this, and our support is available to help should you request this.
Shipping rates
Once you have connected to your carrier, you can start building your desired shipping rates with each of the services available on the carrier.
Navigate to Connect > Order channels > Select your channel > Add Shipping rate.